Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 5159 occurred on .
Selichot or slichot (Hebrew: סליחות) are Jewish penitential poems and prayers, especially those said in the period leading up to the High Holidays, and on Fast Days. In the Ashkenazic tradition, it begins on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah. If, however, the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, Selichot are said beginning the Saturday night prior to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times.
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| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 1396 | 21 Elul 5156 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1397 | 23 Elul 5157 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1398 | 25 Elul 5158 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1399 | 21 Elul 5159 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1400 | 21 Elul 5160 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1401 | 25 Elul 5161 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1402 | 20 Elul 5162 | ||
| Leil Selichot 1403 | 21 Elul 5163 |
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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